Will Simpson
Will Simpson is a freelance music expert whose work has appeared in Classic Rock, Classic Pop, Guitarist and Total Guitar magazine. He is the author of 'Freedom Through Football: Inside Britain's Most Intrepid Sports Club' and his second book 'An American Cricket Odyssey' is due out in 2025
Latest articles by Will Simpson
"Well, there’s this new theory... I never considered that, but I see it now”: Billy Joel ponders new interpretations of Piano Man
By Will Simpson published
Billy Joel ponders interpretations of his hit, Piano Man
"All that time you were throwing punches, I was building something": Taylor Swift gets in another dig at Kanye West
By Will Simpson published
Taylor Swift releases special version of diss track directed at Kanye
Blink 182 invites fan up on stage to sing First Date - but she sings the words to All The Small Things
By Will Simpson published
Embarrassment all round at Blink's show in Columbus, Ohio
How a chance encounter in rural Ireland inspired Dave Grohl to form the Foo Fighters
By Will Simpson published
The Irish hitch-hiker who inspired Dave Grohl to form Foo Fighters has come forward
The first ever AI-generated track to hit the charts has landed in Germany, and people aren't happy
By Will Simpson published
First AI-generated track charts in Germany
“It was a culture shock. There were 5,000 white kids going crazy to my music”: Juan Atkins remembers the early '90s rave scene
By Will Simpson published
Juan Atkins remembers the early '90s rave scene
“Paul’s bass playing is so lyrical and melodic, and it’s just so beautiful”: Flea on McCartney
By Will Simpson published
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea calls Paul McCartney "the greatest rock bassist"
Tron: Ares - Nine Inch Nails to follow in the footsteps of Wendy Carlos and Daft Punk
By Will Simpson published
Both album and movie are set to land in October 2025
"We spent the following 29 years - and counting - trying to live up to both albums”: Noel Gallagher reflects on his early career peaks
By Will Simpson published
Noel Gallagher reflects on his early career peaks
Phoenix, Chili Peppers and H.E.R star in memorable Olympic closing ceremony
By Will Simpson published
Olympics closing ceremony features cream of French musical talent and three iconic LA artists
8-year-old Miles Music Kid shows you how he wrote, recorded and produced his debut single
By Will Simpson published
Miles Music Kid releases his first single
How a reshaped guitar riff ended up saving Cyndi Lauper’s breakthrough hit
By Will Simpson published
How a session player's reshaped riff saved Cyndi Lauper's breakthrough hit
Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop all likely to feature in Olympics Closing Ceremony
By Will Simpson published
Three iconic LA artists likely to feature in Olympics closing ceremony
Lost Paul McCartney and Wings documentary is set for September release
By Will Simpson published
Lost Paul McCartney and Wings doc set for September release
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